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Hi i am a mother of 3, and after my 3rd kid i got the marina inserted. That was 2 years ago i was the one who continued to have her period until recently. i didn't have one in April and barley spotted in may. now in June i again barely spotted, can i be pregnant?? i have taken pregnancy test and they were negetive.i have even tried to feel for the strings and no such luck there. I don't have insurance therefor it is hard for me to go to the doctor. Can i be pregnant or is it in my head????

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Hi Paula,

I can't tell you if you are pregnant but I do know there are places where you can get a free pregnancy test. Then you won't have to pay to go to the doctor. Here is the website to find a center
http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP. If you're not in U.S.  http://www.heartbeatinternational.org/worldwide_directory.asp

Also, reconsider having the mirena removed. I don't know how long you are supposed to keep it in but 2 years seems like a long time. I would have to do research on this.

Let me know if you are pregnant or not. You can reach me by email at DWooley97@yahoo.com  

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I will be out of town for a few days and won't be able to answer questions. If you would like to email me, you may do so at DWooley97@aol.com and I will answer on my return. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method of birth control? I can answer questions about the various forms of contraception/birth control. I have knowledge about condoms, Nuvaring, Depo provera, the Patch, birth control pills, IUD, etc. I can answer some questions about sexually transmitted diseases.

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I have 23 years experience with counseling women about contraception methods and STD's.

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23 years of volunteering and counseling young women. I volunteer with a local pregnancy resource center and have an internet ministry.

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